Energy Stories

Common utility billing questions for new solar homeowners

This article was originally published in December 2016 by Ben Delman with Solar United Neighbors -- which is still relevant today, especially if you’re participating in Montgomery

Spring Tips To Save Money and Energy

On average, Americans spend about $2,000 annually on energy bills, $200 to $400 going to waste from drafts, air leaks around openings and outdated heating

One MCPS Principal Shares Her Energy Saving Story!

Principal DuBois Quick Home Energy Checkups (QHEC) are easy, free and can help save money on energy costs. But what exactly does it take to

Thermal Cameras Arrive at a Library Near You

Interested in seeing exactly where your house is losing energy but don’t want to buy an expensive thermal imaging device? Don’t fret – your local

Energy Express 2019: A Universe of Stories

What is Energy Express?  Since the summer of 2017, the County has been partnering with Montgomery County Public Libraries during the summer to support their

You Have the Right to Go Solar

Your HOA should respect your solar access rights Everyone  should have the right to go solar on their property. Some states enshrine that right with solar

Focus on the Here and Now: 2019 Energy Summit soars to new heights and record attendance

The sixth annual Montgomery County Energy Summit—the largest in the event’s history—was held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The

Scheduling a QHEC in Potomac Edison

  Did you know that there are three utility suppliers who provide electricity to residents in Montgomery County? Your utility is determined by where you

A Bethesda Office Building Saves Thousands through Commissioning

Bethesda Office Center, photo courtesy Peel Properties Peel Properties of Montgomery County anticipates considerable savings on monthly operating costs at their Bethesda Office Center by

DEP Travel Diaries: Energized in Costa Rica

In January 2019, our Residential Energy Program Manager, Larissa Johnson spent 15 days in Costa Rica, a country that (while she was there) was running
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